Oakes, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Dickey County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,046 Population 1,312/sq mi density
$64,750 Median Income $40,605 per capita
$160,100 Home Value $181,430 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,750 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,100 home value, $740/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. The area receives 36.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density1,312/sq mi
Coordinates46.1397°N, 98.0871°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDickey County County
Nearest AirportAberdeen Regional (ABR)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 36.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.62"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.4 / 100
Community Resilience52.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 148 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

408 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 70 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 58 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 93 km 2
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 61 km 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 27 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 77 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 75 km 1
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 4, 2020 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 11 km 0
Jul 14, 2010 EF2 42 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 60 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 77 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 69 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 70 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 29 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 92 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 87 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in

Oakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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